Nollywood is in mourning following the passing of legendary Yoruba actor Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, affectionately known as Bobo B. Olabiyi. A prominent figure in Yoruba cinema, he reportedly succumbed to an illness.
The sad news was confirmed by Yeye Bose Akinola, the Oyo State Governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).
Bobo B. Olabiyi had recently missed a scheduled movie shoot in Oyo State last September due to his declining health, highlighting the impact of his condition on his career. His contributions to the industry will be deeply missed by fans and colleagues alike.
Nollywood is grieving the loss of renowned actor Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, widely known as Bobo B. He was recently hospitalized at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, where he tragically lost the ability to speak and move before his passing.
Yeye Bose Akinola, the Oyo State Governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), confirmed the news and expressed her heartfelt condolences.
In her statement, Akinola said, “I have a directive from Her Excellency Yeye Bose Akinola, the Oyo State TAMPAN governor, to announce the passing of our TAMPAN National General Secretary, Chief Alhaji Musadshir Ayobami Olabiyi, ‘Bobo B.’ May God grant his family and all TAMPAN members the strength to cope with this loss. Insha Allah, Amen.”
His contributions to the Yoruba film industry will be remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike.
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